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Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (The Bestselling Guide to Doing Business in More than 60 Countries)
written by Terri Morrison, Wayne A. Conaway
Studio : Adams Media
by Adams Media
Publisher : Adams Media
Released : 2006-07-24
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781593373689
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 38 reviews)
List Price : $24.95
Our Price : $14.33
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Book Description |
More than a decade after establishing itself as the number-one book on international business etiquette, Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands has been fully revised to reflect the profound global transformation that has occurred since its debut. In this new edition, author Terri Morrison McCarthy-the leading expert in this field-has included:
Comprehensive updates for each of the book's 60-plus country chapters Several brand-new sections, including Cultural IQ tests, "Know Before You Go" tips, and alerts on international security issues Additional chapters on Austria, Belize, Ireland, South Africa, and Vietnam
The most comprehensive, authoritative text of its kind, the first edition of this invaluable reference guide has won a following among high-ranking military officials, influential corporate executives, and business school professors alike. This new edition, with its wealth of revised material and discussions of current hot topics, is proof that such a classic only gets better with time. |
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Americancivilwar.com |
In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it's great for business as well! This is an invaluable book for "doing well while doing good" in your intercultural relations, covering the protocols of appointments, business entertaining, greetings, forms of address, gestures, dress, and gifts in 60 of the nations you're most likely to be doing business. Some interesting excerpts: - Australia: The "thumbs-up" sign, which in the U.S. indicates "O.K." is considered rude.
- Brazil: The colors of the Brazilian flag are green and yellow, so avoid wearing this combination in any fashion.
- China: Avoid making exaggerated gestures or using dramatic facial expressions. The Chinese do not generally use their hands when speaking, and become distracted by a speaker who does.
- Indonesia: Since it is impolite to disagree with someone, Indonesians rarely say "no"...a clear way to indicate "no" is to suck in air through the teeth.
The authors are very aware that no generalizations apply to all residents of a nation, and are careful not to stereotype or judge. Highly recommended to any business traveler--or any student of the diversity of human cultures. (Note: a great companion volume for this book is Gestures, which is devoted entirely to explaining the varieties of hand gestures in 82 countries!) |
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World is Truly Smaller |
With all the international trade and travel to and from foreign countries this book prepares all people in the cultures and foreign courtesies
each of us should at least have an idea of. Most foreigners appreciate even the most small recognition that we can expend toward their culture and practices even if we make small blunders in doing so - it shows we are aware that there are differences in cultures and we are at least trying to show respect for theirs'.
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A great resource for business travelers |
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This was a recommendation and I have found it to be very helpful. Use it as a general reference only but it is nice to have a little insight to the different cultures. |
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OK, so I should have looked closer. |
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The ratings for this book are extremely high, but to get all 60 or so countries in, there seems to be little info about each country. I expected much more depth and the countries, Afghanistan and Iran, where not in there. Of course I see that they are now in another version of this book. Too bad I did not figure that out before ordering. Oh well! |
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Seems great to me |
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I really liked the dictionary like format. There were lots of entries for many different countries. And the entries are easy to compare with each other. |
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Take This With You |
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Very informative read. I read it before traveling and felt like I was already there! Excellent! |
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